Introduction to NSS Liberal Studies
Liberal
Studies
A (Awareness)
Aims of Liberal Studies2
B (Broadening Knowledge & Perspectives)
Aims of Liberal Studies3
C (Critical Thinking Skills)
Aims of Liberal Studies4
Six modules
Hong Kong Today
Modern China
Globalization
Public Health
Energy, Technology & Environment
Personal Development & Human Relationships
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GlobalizationGlobalization
Modern ChinaHong Kong Today
Interpersonal Relationships
Public Health
Energy, Technology &Environment
Issue EnquiryIssue
Enquiry
An LS lesson on Public Health
Organ Donation in Hong Kong
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The Waiting List for each organ
Organ/ tissueApproximate numbers of patients on waiting list
Kidney 1489Liver 126Heart 9Lung 2Heart-lung 2Cornea (pieces)* 400
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The Number of Organ/Tissue Donated
Organ/tissue 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Kidney Cadaveric 41 49 73 42 44 50 53 58 65 87
(1489) Living 19 14 9 7 6 8 13 8 12 8
Liver Cadaveric 18 23 30 18 20 24 23 28 26 43
(126) Living 36 37 45 36 56 38 48 41 42 41
Heart (9) 6 10 11 5 7 8 7 5 6 10
Lung (2) 0 1 3 0 0 2 1 1 1 2
Cornea (pieces)* 166 239 295 198 230 214 244 198 211 203
(400)
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Enquiry Questions
Comparing the data shown in Source A and B, what is the situation of organ donation in Hong Kong?
What are the causes of the situation mentioned in Q1?
Do you think that Hong Kong should provide compensation for organ donors? Explain.
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Political Cartoon
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Source: http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/44/2010/01/14/73431_600.jpg
Western view
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Source: http://cartoon.chinadaily.com.cn/cartoonview.shtml?id=130114
China’s view
How is LS learnt?13
F.3 Liberal Studies
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Bridging KnowledgeLearning methodsIndependent enquiry study (project)
What parents can do……
Cultivate children’s concern for people & issues around them
Develop reading habit
Develop thinking habit
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Concern for people and issues
Cultivate children’s concern for people & issues around them
Discuss current issues with your children
Try to see the issues from different angles
Share your experience and view
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Develop reading habit
Develop news reading habit (subscribe newspaper)
Encourage them to read different materials such as magazines, editorial, news commentary, political cartoons, books
Accompany your children to public library
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Develop thinking habit
Encourage your children to express their opinions and ask questions
Listen to their viewpoints and avoid making judgment too quickly
Appreciate their viewpoints and their willingness to express
Cultivate their confidence in critical thinkingLet them know if their insight really change your
mindCritical thinking not necessarily judgmental in
everything
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Thanks!